WP Consent API vs Cookies Manager (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP Consent API has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (200K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Consent API has accumulated 836K+ total downloads while Cookies Manager has 3.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Consent API | Cookies Manager | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 836K+ | ◄ | 3.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 weeks ago | ◄ | 11 years ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2014 | |
| Age | 6 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 2.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.1 | 1.0 |
Rating
5/5WP Consent API
Cookies Manager5/5
Total Reviews
2WP Consent API
◄Cookies Manager1
Active Installs
200K+WP Consent API
◄Cookies Manager10
Total Downloads
836K+WP Consent API
◄Cookies Manager3.8K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Consent API
Cookies ManagerN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoWP Consent API
◄Cookies Manager11 years ago
First Released
2020WP Consent API
Cookies Manager2014
Age
6 yearsWP Consent API
Cookies Manager12 years
WP Requires
5.0+WP Consent API
Cookies Manager2.8+
PHP Requires
7.4+WP Consent API
Cookies Managerfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Consent API
Cookies ManagerFree
Latest Version
2.0.1WP Consent API
Cookies Manager1.0
Rating Breakdown
WP Consent API
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Cookies Manager
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
WP Consent API Reviews
by Brian Haas
Future of WP Consent Management
The wp‑consent‑api plugin provides a clean, standardized way to manage user consent across plugins and themes. It solves a core problem with a lightweight API. This is definitely a feature that should
by brightvesseldev
Great Support Team
Louis was great helping me with an issue. Plugin works great and highly recommend!
Cookies Manager Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Consent API or Cookies Manager more popular?
WP Consent API has 200K+ active installations while Cookies Manager has 10. WP Consent API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Consent API or Cookies Manager?
WP Consent API has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Cookies Manager has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are WP Consent API and Cookies Manager free?
WP Consent API is free and Cookies Manager is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Consent API or Cookies Manager?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
WP Consent API was last updated 3 weeks ago and Cookies Manager was last updated 11 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.